We didn't play 433 today in first half even we have been playing 433 in previous league games. Pogba played deeper in 4231 today. Another problem is that when we got 2 centre back who aren't good passer and holding midfielder who is also not a good playmaking passer, we have a serious problem to build up our play. We need the new Carrick in the summer, someone who is good in positioning but also great vision and pick a quick pass without taking too many touches like Pogba.

So a front three of Matrial, Sanchez and Rashford. That allows Herrera to play in midfield with Pogba and Matic.

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Completely agree with at least giving Rashford a chance alongside Sanchez and Martial as a front three as I think that three is completely interchangeable and very fluid whereas Lukaku makes it much more rigid and nowhere near as flexible or interchangeable.

Even though I think we need a big upgrade on Herrera I think Herrera gives support to Matic which Matic needs when Pogba roams forward which is his natural game. I’d even look at Carrick alongside Matic and Pogba in a few games too so we can test the theory on a Xavi/Scholes type being needed alongside Pogba abs Matic.

Who are our long term options in the midfield 3? Matic looks gassed. Pogba will be great further up but who do we buy? We will probably need at least two midfielders this summer, maybe 3, if you look at Matic's form and taking injuries into consideration.

We weren't fluid today but still the system looked more solid, allowing more control of the game and better cover with Matic.
This should be the system going forward, with more chemistry between Sanchez and the rest, we could be turning a corner.